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Cupping Notes: Bergamot, green tea and citrus zest with winey acidity and cane syrupy sweetness. Roast Level: Medium (Full City) Kichwa Tembo Kichwa Tembo means “elephant head” in Swahili, and for Cafe Imports, this mark represents the strength in the cups. Our Kichwa Tembo signature offerings present a classic, hardworking Kenya profile with citrus fruit like grapefruit, bright and tangy acidity, balanced sweetness, and some of the complexity expected from a Kenyan. We strive to offer high-quality Kichwa Tembo coffees as a price-conscious complement to our more traceable microlot offerings from this fabled growing country. Location: Kenya Altitude: 2,000-2,200 Meters Varietal: Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 Process: Washed Drying: Patio Drying Harvest: December-February
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